Celebrity entertainment and free giveaways add excitement to nation’s largest outdoor golf festival
ORLANDO, Fla., (Feb. 11, 2010) – Golfweek’s Golfest, the nation’s largest outdoor golf lifestyle extravaganza and demo day, is bringing its popular event series back to The Polo Fields at The Villages March 5-6. Hosted by Golfweek and presented by Winn Grips, this year’s Golfweek’s Golfest at The Villages will not only allow attendees to try and buy golf’s latest and greatest equipment, apparel and accessories, but will also feature global golf superstar Annika Sorenstam on the Main Stage.
“Annika adds a whole new dimension to what is already a popular event,” said Armand Cimaroli, Golfweek director of events. “Golfweek’s Golfest at The Villages brings together thousands of serious golfers who love the game, and who better to join them than one of the game’s most dynamic celebrities.”
Accompanying Sorenstam on the Main Stage is an all-star lineup of golf entertainment, including:
• Chuck “The Hit Man” Hiter, trick shot artist
• Dan Boever, 2008 Re/Max World Long Drive Senior Champion
• Jim McLean, world-renowned golf instructor
• Mike Bender, 2009 PGA National Teacher of the Year
• Cheryl Anderson, 2006 LPGA National Teacher of the Year
In addition to enjoying the Main Stage offerings, Golfweek’s Golfest attendees can compete in the Humana MarketPoint $1 Million Hole-in-One Challenge, win prizes at the CenturyLink FunZone, participate in free PGA golf lessons and so much more. Attendees will also receive:
• One complimentary round of golf for every $200 spent at The Villages Golfest Super Store (restrictions apply)
• Free golf gifts (one per adult while supplies last)
• Unlimited practice balls to demo major equipment brands
Golfweek’s Golfest at The Villages is open to the public and will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday. Advance tickets may be purchased at any golf facility at The Villages ($12 for two-day admission and $8 for one-day admission). Daily admission at the gate is $10 for adults; children 16 and under are free.
For location information, schedule of events and more details, visit www.Golfest.com. For questions/inquiries, call 877.805.4653 or e-mail CMasih@Golfweek.com.
About Golfweek
Founded in 1975, Golfweek is the most authentic, authoritative and independent name in golf. Reaching more than 1.3 million readers each week, the magazine delivers the most complete news and information about the game, its players and the golf lifestyle – all to golf’s most important audience. The Golfweek brand also extends beyond the print publication to include Golfweek Custom Media, GolfweekHomes.com and Golfweek.com, which features golf’s first online television network, Golfweek OnDemand. Golfweek is part of Turnstile Publishing Company, one of the nation’s leading media brands specializing in high-end publications for active and affluent audiences. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Orlando, Fla., Turnstile Publishing Company is also the parent corporation of Community Media Holdings and the TurfNet Media Network, as well as such publications as Art Calendar, The Seminole Voice and The Winter Park/Maitland Observer.
Contact:
Elizabeth Hawkins, Marketing Director
407.563.7006
EHawkins@Golfweek.com
